Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
AssigneeJohn I. Haas
InventorGene Probasco
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Abstract
As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
Claims8
A method of controlling a honey bee parasitic mite, the method comprising contacting the parasitic mite with an effective amount of a composition comprising a hop derivative, thereby controlling a honey bee parasitic mite, wherein the hop derivative comprises an alpha acid and/or beta acid.
A method of treating or preventing a parasitic mite infestation of a honey bee hive, the method comprising contacting the hive with an effective amount of a composition comprising a hop derivative, thereby treating or preventing a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive, wherein the hop derivative comprises an alpha acid and/or beta acid.
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